India, June 11 -- Amid growing political turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), actor-turned-politician and Asansol MP Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday firmly dismissed speculation about joining the rebel camp, asserting that he would stand by party supremo Mamata Banerjee during difficult times.

In an exclusive interview with PTI, Sinha said he remains committed to the TMC and its leader, recalling how Banerjee supported him when he faced one of the most challenging phases of his political career.

"I am issuing a three-line whip to myself - I was with the TMC and Mamata ji, I am with the TMC and Mamata ji, and I will stay with the TMC and Mamata ji. I have no intention of going anywhere," Sinha said.

His remarks come at a time when ...